adidas Y-3: The Beast Is Back
Some football boots are made to perform. Others are made to be remembered.
And then there are the ones that do both.
adidas and Y-3 are bringing the beasts back to the pitch, reimagining one of football's most iconic boot designs in a new Limited Edition collection.
Twenty years after the original Beast Pack first made its mark, the legendary Dragon and Tiger return. This time, they're taking over two of adidas' most iconic football boots: F50 and Predator.
Created in collaboration with Japanese fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto, the collection brings together bold artistic expression, football heritage and modern performance in a way only Y-3 can.
Two beasts. Two icons. One extraordinary collection.
Learn everything about it here!
A LEGEND REAWAKENED – 20 YEARS OF THE BEAST PACK
To understand what makes this collection special, we need to go back to 2006.
A time when football boots were becoming more than just equipment. They were becoming statements.
That year, adidas and Y-3 introduced the original Beast Pack, a groundbreaking collaboration that brought Yohji Yamamoto's distinctive design vision into the world of football.
Featuring striking animal graphics inspired by Japanese art, including the now-iconic Dragon and Tiger, the original collection challenged the boundaries between football performance and fashion.
These weren't ordinary football boots. They were pieces of wearable art, created to stand out both on and off the pitch.
Over the years, the original designs have become highly sought-after among football boot collectors, earning a special place in football culture.
Earlier in 2026, adidas and Y-3 revisited that heritage with a limited-edition release inspired by the original F50 Tunit Beast Pack.
Now, the story continues.
The beasts are back. And this time, the rivalry is bigger than ever.
ADIDAS F50 Y-3 – UNLEASH THE DRAGON
Speed has never looked quite like this.
The adidas F50 Y-3 Dragon brings one of the most recognisable designs from the original Beast Pack into a new era, transforming the modern F50 into a statement of pure expression.
Wrapped in a striking blue dragon graphic, the boot immediately demands attention.
The dragon's face dominates the forefoot, while its intricate design extends around the sides of the boot, creating an almost living appearance.
Every angle reveals another detail, giving the F50 a unique identity that feels equally at home on the football pitch and in a collector's display.
And the details don't stop at the upper.
Underneath, the soleplate features a spectacular iridescent, rainbow-like finish through the midfoot, creating a shifting effect as the light hits the boot. Adding the final signature touch is Yohji Yamamoto's sign-off, reinforcing the creative identity behind the collaboration.
Built on the latest adidas F50 performance platform, the Dragon combines the speed-focused DNA of one of football's most iconic silos with Y-3's unmistakable visual identity.
A boot designed to be fast.
And impossible to ignore.
ADIDAS PREDATOR Y-3 – RELEASE THE TIGER
If the Dragon represents speed, the Tiger brings a different kind of energy.
Bold. Fearless. Unmistakable.
The adidas Predator Y-3 Tiger takes the legendary Predator silhouette and transforms it with one of the most powerful visual identities in football boot history.
A fierce tiger graphic dominates the design, with the animal's head wrapping around the forefoot and sides, extending onto the Predator's iconic folded tongue.
The result is a boot with incredible visual impact, bringing the Tiger to life across the entire silhouette.
Look closer, and the premium details begin to reveal themselves.
The rubber band holding the folded tongue in place features subtle Y-3 branding, while the outsole delivers another standout element with its striking iridescent chrome finish.
Metallic detailing runs through the centre of the soleplate, adding an extra layer of refinement to an already extraordinary design.
Built on the latest adidas Predator performance platform, the Tiger brings together the Predator's precision-focused identity and Yamamoto's bold creative vision.
It's the meeting of two worlds.
Football performance and fearless design.